Thank you to our wonderful hosts Peggy and John at Wild Hill Organics! And thank you to everyone who showed up and contributed to the conversation- farmers, UVM Extension, NRCS, and Vermont Center for Ecostudies to the on-farm workshop on May 19th 2026 in Fairlee, VT. Please take a few minutes to complete a workshop evaluation at the following link, https://qualtrics.uvm.edu/jfe/form/SV_0jKs4hjCCgLTuHc …
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Overview of Leasing Land to Farmers
Many people or entities own farmland that they would like to see farmed by someone else, but they may not know how to find the right farmer or how to create an effective lease agreement. Providing advice on these topics can be challenging because there are many possible combinations of landowners, land and property status, …
Facilitating Positive Relationships with Farmers for On-Farm Research
On-farm research is a great tool for conducting agricultural studies under “real world” conditions. It is also a great way to engage farmers in the design, implementation, and interpretation of research. However, the success of on-farm studies depends on good communication with farm hosts. Here are some recommendations to achieve that. Initial contact should clearly …
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